Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

If you are overwhelmed with debt filing for bankruptcy may provide some relief. Bankruptcy can allow a debtor to restructure his debt and regain financial health. Typically, there are two types of bankruptcy available to a debtor, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. The requirements and benefits offered by the two types of bankruptcy differ greatly. [...]

In cases where a homeowner is drastically underwater, the Bankruptcy Code gives chapter 13 debtors the ability to forcibly modify a second mortgage and thereby reduce their housing costs. As the real estate crisis continues to linger, many consumer advocates have been vocal in supporting proposed legislation that would extend bankruptcy’s mortgage modification power to [...]

How Can Bankruptcy Turn the Tables for the Debtor When people consider filing for bankruptcy, their first concern is usually what negative consequences may stem from their decision.  Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is an important one, and one that needs to be given considerable weight.  However, it is also important to see the [...]

If you are overwhelmed with debt, filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy may provide some relief. Chapter 13 provides debtors with an opportunity to restructure their outstanding debt and restore their financial health. Furthermore, in some situations chapter 13 can help prevent a debtor’s home from being foreclosed. However, bankruptcy may not be viable option for [...]